]]>When you don’t have hours to spend on a mani this summer, but you’re still craving something perfect for the pool or that sunny soiree, remember this juicy pineapple nail design. It only requires four super-simple steps, and it’s pretty adorable (if you ask us).

Nail Polishes You’ll Need:

Cream or white

2 slightly varying shades of pink

Gold

Glitter

Green

Step One: Paint Your Nails

Paint one nail on each hand with your cream or white nail polish. We opted for an index finger on one hand and a ring finger on the other. Paint the remaining nails on your left hand one shade of pink, then use the other shade of pink on your right hand.

Step Two: Draw a Golden Oval

To create the base for your pineapple, paint a golden oval on each of the accent nails. You can use a nail art brush for this, but a nail polish brush will work, as well.

Step Three: Top It with Glitter

Next, apply gold glitter nail polish on top of your golden oval.

Step Four: Draw Your Leaves

We recommend using a nail art brush to draw the pineapple leaves. Using your brush and one to two shades of green nail polish, draw three lines sprouting from the top of your pineapple. Let it dry and finish up with a top coat!

+Pretty easy, huh? Let us know if you plan to try this one out yourself.

]]>When your mani perfectly matches the print of your favorite dress, you know your nail game is on point. That’s why we have gone absolutely ga-ga over this fabulous fingertip flair created by Hannah Rox It!

]]>https://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/nailed-it-mani-dress-match-made-in-heaven/feed/0A Painted Spring Flowers Mani Anyone Can Dohttps://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/spring-flowers-mani/
https://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/spring-flowers-mani/#respondWed, 23 Mar 2016 14:00:06 +0000http://blog.modcloth.com/?p=96111Sometimes the most beautiful manicures are the ones that aren't painstakingly difficult or precise. You know -- like galaxy manicures where you keep adding splotches of color without an exact picture in your head, or a water color design that comes out differently every time. This spring flowers manicure follows that same methodology.

]]>Sometimes the most beautiful manicures are the ones that aren’t painstakingly difficult or precise. You know — like galaxy manicures where you keep adding splotches of color without an exact picture in your head, or a water color design that comes out differently every time. This spring flowers manicure follows that same methodology.

Inspired by the vibrant, blooming florals in our favorite spring styles, this mani puts flowers right at your fingertips — literally. Don’t worry about trying to create a perfect, life-like flower and instead take an effortless approach. The more carefree you are with your strokes, the better it’ll look in the end!

What You Need:

Dark green nail polish

Light green nail polish

Light blue nail polish

Pastel polishes (purple, pink, yellow)

Clear top coat

Nail art brush

Makeup sponges

Step One

After prepping your nails, apply a layer of dark green and light green nail polish to a makeup sponge. Dab the sponge onto the base of two side-by-side nails. You’ll need to do several coats of this to build up opacity. Also, don’t think too hard about where you’re applying the color. Remember, you’re aiming for effortless!

Step Two

Next, apply light blue nail polish to the tip of a makeup sponge and dab it onto the remainder of your nail to create a sky.

Step Three

Using your dark green polish and a nail art brush, draw two to three stems on each nail. Apply a bright pink (or a color of your choice) to the remaining nails. While we were waiting for our sponged-on polish to dry, we went ahead and used a cotton swab and nail polish remover to clean up the edges.

Step Four

Finally, draw on your spring buds. We were inspired by tulips, which have three points at the top. To create the watercolor-esque, hand-painted effect, we dipped our nail art brush in multiple colors and kept layering until we achieved a mixture and look we liked.

]]>https://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/spring-flowers-mani/feed/0Hauntingly Beautiful Halloween Nail Arthttps://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/grave-halloween-mani/
https://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/grave-halloween-mani/#respondThu, 15 Oct 2015 14:00:36 +0000http://blog.modcloth.com/?p=86967It doesn’t have to be Halloween for us to enjoy the quiet beauty of an old, weathered cemetery. Even if you’re not a fan of spooky stories and eerie adventures, this enchanting mani will put you in an elegantly autumnal …

]]>It doesn’t have to be Halloween for us to enjoy the quiet beauty of an old, weathered cemetery. Even if you’re not a fan of spooky stories and eerie adventures, this enchanting mani will put you in an elegantly autumnal mood. If you’re feeling festive, try pairing it with some equally unexpected Halloween fashion and decor!

What You Need

Dark purple polish

Light purple polish

A sheer, shimmery purple or gold glitter (we’re using a duochrome that incorporates both)

A black polish

Nail art brush

Makeup sponge wedges (pictured below)

Step One

On one makeup wedge, apply a strip of light purple polish and a strip of dark purple polish. Stamp the sponge onto your nails using a dabbing motion. The first coat will be very sheer, as will the second. Build up opacity by adding layers. You’ll need to reapply polish onto your sponge frequently in order to do this. To minimize mess, consider framing your nails with tape before stamping. Don’t worry if things aren’t totally tidy, though — we’ll get to that later!

Step Two

Once you’ve reached a desired opacity, apply your sheer, shimmery polish to a new wedge sponge, and then apply on top of your dried purple ombre.

Step Three

If you’ve taped off your nails, you can carefully remove your tape now. Use a cotton bud and nail polish remover to clean up the areas around your nails, creating crisp, clean edges for your artwork.

Step Four

Using your nail art brush and a black nail polish, draw the ground on the tips of your nails. Don’t think too hard about this — just create shapes that appeal to you. We added a few shallow hills to create some dimension.

Step Five

Finally, use vertical strokes to create graves, trees, or whatever other silhouettes float your boat. Try varying the size and shape of your silhouettes to help create a feeling of depth.

]]>https://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/grave-halloween-mani/feed/0Oh Say, Can You See… How Fab This Mani Is?https://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/oh-say-can-recreate-patriotic-mani/
https://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/oh-say-can-recreate-patriotic-mani/#commentsFri, 03 Jul 2015 14:00:49 +0000http://blog.modcloth.com/?p=86095Fireworks won't be the only sparkles you see this July 4th!

]]>Whether you’re headed to a BBQ, a fireworks display in the park, or keeping it easy breezy with your pals, don’t forget about the details this 4th of July. This patriotic manicure is easy enough for anyone to pull off — try it before you head out for a day of festivities!

Using a dotting tool, apply silver dots on all your blue nails. This will add a little depth and dimension to the finished look.

Step Three

Finally, apply a coat of patriotic glittery polish over each of your nails. We’re using Sinful Colors Star Blast Off, which has circular red and blue dots mixed with white stars. We strategically placed some of the stars on the red nail for added impact.

]]>https://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/oh-say-can-recreate-patriotic-mani/feed/1Get Garden Party Glam with This Floral Nail Tutorialhttps://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/nails/garden-party-mani-vintage-roses-pastels/
https://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/nails/garden-party-mani-vintage-roses-pastels/#respondFri, 27 Mar 2015 15:00:23 +0000http://blog.modcloth.com/?p=85518Inspired by spring's return, as well as the pastel styles we're loving right now, we present this pretty, floral-infused manicure.

Paint your nails pastel purple, and wait for the polish to dry completely. Feel free to do this the day before, or give yourself 30 minutes to an hour of drying time. Once dry, apply striping tape in triangle shapes like above.

Step 2

This step is easy enough! Simply paint your triangles creamy white. You may need two coats to build up the opacity.

Step 3

Once your white polish has dried completely, gently peel off the striping tape. Then, using a dotting tool and your pink pastel polish, apply two to four dots on each triangle. Doesn’t it look like a pastel pizza? Just you wait!

Step 4

Time to bring your roses to life! You have two options for this. The first is to draw C-shapes on your pink dots with your nail art tool and red nail polish. That’s what we did on the top nail. The second option is to create more of a swirled effect. For this, apply a touch of red to each wet pink dot, and swirl it around. You can go back in with your pink polish again for even more swirls. Just have fun with it, and don’t think too hard!

Step 5

Now for the leaves! We used our fine nail art brush and bright green polish to create one to two lines on each rosette.

Step 6

The final step is to go back in with your darker green nail polish and draw over your light green. This creates some depth and makes your roses look even more life-like. Finish up with a top coat and you’re good to go.

]]>https://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/nails/garden-party-mani-vintage-roses-pastels/feed/0Brighten Up a Dreary Day with This Brilliant Nail Tutorialhttps://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/nails/gradient-splatter-nail-tutorial/
https://blog.modcloth.com/beauty/nails/gradient-splatter-nail-tutorial/#commentsThu, 15 Jan 2015 19:12:57 +0000http://blog.modcloth.com/?p=85238Not only is this manicure dripping with all the colors of the rainbow, the gold splatter adds texture that takes the whole shebang to the next level.

]]>Winter can get a little, dare we say, dreary, so why not infuse your day with some color? Today, we’re brightening things up with some brilliant nail art. Not only is this manicure dripping with all the colors of the rainbow, the gold splatter adds texture that takes the whole shebang to the next level.

Here’s what you need:

10 different nail colors — ideally five sets of two colors, each from the same family

Gold nail polish

Matte top coat

Makeup sponges

A nail art brush or straw

Nail polish remover

Step 1:

Tear a makeup sponge in half. On the torn edge, dab one set of colors right next to each other, so they touch.

Step 2:

Press the sponge onto your nail, and dab away. You’ll need to do several coats of this to get an opaque look. Also, note that this is a little messy. You can apply tape around your cuticles prior to beginning if you want to minimize cleanup.

Step 3:

Apply a matte top coat to your nails.

Step 4:

Dip a nail art brush into gold polish, and flick the brush back and forth to create splatters on your nails. Another option is to cut a plastic straw in half, dip it into the gold polish, and blow the color onto the nails.

Step 5:

Using a nail brush, cotton bud, or cotton ball, clean up the excess polish around your nails.

]]>We were so impressed by the last round of dress-inspired nails that we asked a few more bloggers to transform their favorite frocks into works of mani art. We’re starting to think that the best accessory is a polished set of nails!

Check out the fab designs below and let us know your faves. If these snapshots spark the desire for you to create your own digi masterpieces, be sure to tag us and show ’em off!

Naked nails have their time and place, but Halloween is the time of year to really amp up your mani factor. A super complex design is always fun, but we understand that sometimes that even the most skilled artists are strapped for time.

After applying a base coat, paint each of your nails black. Depending on the opacity of your polish, you may want to do two coats. Allow the paint to dry for about five to 10 minutes before moving on.

Step 2: Paint White Eyes

Using a delicate hand and a tiny nail art brush, paint two angled “tear drop” shapes on side-by-side nails. The white will really help create that “glowing” illusion.

Step 3: Paint Green and Yellow

Using your same nail art brush, outline the white eyes with your neon green polish. Immediately fill in the center of the eyes with your neon yellow nail polish, blending the two colors into each other as best as you can. I’m using Sinful Colors Professional polish in “Neon Melon” and Models Own polish in “Toxic Apple.”

Step 4: Pupils and a Top Coat

Finally, create a vertical line on each eye with black polish and your nail art brush. Finish with a thick top coat. If you want, you can use a holographic glitter top coat on the remaining nails, or even your eye nails, for an extra bit of depth. I’m using INM “Northern Lights.”

The only things cuter than actual mini pastries are those you can don on your nails. The new Flirty and Dessert-y Nail Stickers have our senses in a tizzy, as they’re not only pleasing to the eye, but also a delight for the nose.